Ski Japan, Niseko

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Niseko on the island of Hokkaido is renowned for being the powder Mecca of Japan. Cold, dry winds come across from Siberia and when they meet the Japan Sea they pick up moisture which is then dumped as snow on Niseko, lots and lots of light, dry Hokkaido powder snow. With plenty of off-piste and backcountry options, Niseko has become popular with skiers and boarders from all over the world and season after season attracts an ever growing international crowd.

Niseko is made up of four connected areas - An’nupuri, Niseko Village, Hirafu and Hanazono. Niseko has a very “international ski village” atmosphere with a range of restaurants catering for all types of cuisine, plenty of bars and nightlife options. Skiing in Niseko is best suited to the beginner to intermediate skier or snowboarder, while the snow is of epic standards the terrain is generally quite mellow. Those looking for more challenging terrain or a more traditional Japanese experience would be best advised to try out other resorts.

The All Mountain Lift Pass covers the entire skiable area of An’nupuri, Niseko Village, Hirafu and Hanazono.

Niseko ski area summary:

• Ski Season: Dec - May.
• Peak Elevation: 1,308 metres.
• Terrain Vertical: 1,009 metres.
• Number of Lifts: 30.
• Terrain, Beginner: 30%, Intermediate: 40%, Advanced: 30%.
• Average Snowfall: 12 metres.
• Parks and Pipe: Yes.

Prices are for 7 Nights accommodation, 5 days of ski passes, return transfers via Hokkaido Resort bus line (twin share). However this is indicative only with all our trips being customisable to suit your interests.

Large Niseko Trail Map